The difference between Bite the biscuit and Face up to

When used as verbs, bite the biscuit means to die, whereas face up to means to confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.


check bellow for the other definitions of Bite the biscuit and Face up to

  1. Bite the biscuit as a verb (slang):

    To die.

  2. Bite the biscuit as a verb (idiomatic):

    To undertake an unpleasant task or to acknowledge an unfavorable situation or responsibility.

  1. Face up to as a verb:

    To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

    Examples:

    "We must all face up to the fact that we're not getting any younger."